What has Grace to do with Economics?

Explore Biblical notions of wealth and ownership in the light of the giftedness of all things through grace, and explore implications for current economic practice. 2 webinars, starting 4th June, 7:30pm, 2025.

Description

In these two webinars, we will use the New Testament (especially Paul) to explore notions of wealth and ownership in the light of the giftedness of all things through grace. The structures of grace and reciprocity have much to say about the common good, including the purpose of business, the ideology of capital, and the ways we configure human flourishing. A theological frame proves essential for moving beyond the multiple dysfunctions of the modern economy.

Note: This webinar series is based on a public lecture at Carey Baptist College in 2024. John Barclay will be developing key themes from this lecture in more detail, including the implications for our current economic practices. There will also be the opportunity for Q&A. The special pricing of the series reflects this.

Sessions

Webinar 1: 4th June, 7:30pm, 2025.
Webinar 2: 11th June, 7:30pm, 2025. 
 
Presenter 

John Barclay

John Barclay is the Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at Durham University in England. He has served as the President of the British New Testament Society. He is the former editor of the academic journal New Testament Studies (Cambridge University Press). Beyond the study, John enjoys cycling, music, and watching rugby – and is a big fan of the All Blacks!
 

Additional Information 

Group viewing? 
Our webinars cost the same no matter how many people you have watching together or if you watch alone. If you will be watching with a group, we’d love you to consider the additional group viewing payment option at the checkout that doubles the price. If you choose to do this: thank you! 

Webinar recordings and additional resources
A few days after each webinar a link to the recording will be provided as well as any additional resources that may be included such as readings and website links. 

Post-purchase emails
After purchasing this online resource, you will receive three lots of automated emails. Firstly, from our administration system confirming payment etc. Secondly, from PayPal who process the credit card payment. Thirdly, approximately 20 minutes later you will receive webinar access emails with a unique link/token to access each webinar, e.g., a series of 4 webinars will have 4 separate emails – you don’t need to keep track of these webinar emails as the day before each webinar, and half an hour before each webinar starts, you will receive an automated email with your unique access link/token to click through to access each webinar. These access links/tokens can only be used on one device at a time. You can access the webinar room at any time before the official start time in order to test your device – you will be taken to a webinar waiting room. If you leave the waiting room or webinar and have difficulty regaining access, please ensure you close the original web browser tab or window before clicking the webinar access link/token in the email. 

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